North Carolina
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Have you seen Bigfoot?
For a creature that may or may not be real, Bigfoot sure does get around! Known under various alias: Sasquatch, Yeti, American Black Bear, ect., just kidding about that last one, but you get the picture, Bigfoot is a creature of many names.
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North Carolina data report shows decrease in dropouts, increase in school incidents
North Carolina public school units (PSUs) reported a decrease in dropouts in North Carolina school districts and charter schools in 2022-23, according to the annual Consolidated Data Report which was presented today to the State Board of Education by the Center for Safer Schools (CFSS). The report’s findings increase safety…
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“Keeper of the public purse,” Folwell shares important info for Richmond County citizens
ROCKINGHAM — Dale Folwell, the current state treasurer who is running to be the next governor of North Carolina, had a wealth of information that he wants to share with the residents of Richmond County.
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AG Stein highlights state and local efforts to address human trafficking
RALEIGH — Attorney General Josh Stein joined local leaders in Charlotte today to highlight state and local efforts to address human trafficking and help survivors as part of Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
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Head of NC’s Department of Information Technology stops by RSHS
ROCKINGHAM — Jim Weaver, Secretary & State Chief Information Officer for the N.C. Department of Information Technology, stopped by Richmond Senior High Friday to morning to deliver two cartloads of school supplies and share some information with students.
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Matthew Sasser | Let’s talk about work
Studs Terkel was possessed by the mystique of work — and a fascinating book came as a result.
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Poultry show provides opportunities for learning and fun
The Richmond County 4-H Poultry Show was held Saturday, June 11 at the fairgrounds in Hamlet. Thanks to the Hamlet Lion’s Club, participants and their families were able to hold their birds in the livestock barn, out of the elements. The 4-H Poultry Show is the culminating event for kids…
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North Carolina wins catfishing ‘Civil War’
ROCKINGHAM — The Civil War: Battle on the Pee Dee catfishing tournament concluded this weekend at Allison’s Landing in Johnsonville, South Carolina.
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Autism Society donates sensory toys to EC students
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond County Schools students with a diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) received a sensory bag with stress balls, books and a bubble timer courtesy of the Richmond County Chapter of The Autism Society of North Carolina.
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Volunteers restoring beauty at Blewett Falls Lake
LILESVILLE — Shotgun shells, tires, a large wood duck box and every drink can imaginable were a few of the items that were collected at the Third Annual Blewett Falls Clean-Up.
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Governor Cooper appoints McLaurin chair of Economic Development Partnership
RICHMOND — Former Rockingham Mayor Gene McLaurin has been appointed by Gov. Roy Cooper to chair the governing board of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina.
